I CANNOT agree with comments made in the letter from D Thomas regarding coverage of the Manchester bomb tragedy. 
I am sure as the news broke, and we realised the severity of this incident, many millions like us were drawn to the TV – more than that drawn close to the people of Manchester. 
As we now know, so many people in all parts of the United Kingdom and beyond were also affected. 
Yes, there was saturation coverage in the days following but it must be remembered many news reporters, so well known to us, gave up the comfort of their studios and stood for hours near the scene of the carnage talking with people still traumatised. 
With all respect, to anyone wanting something else on their screens, there were still many other TV channels available.
In these days of mass news, TV and radio coverage this is something we as a nation now come to expect and indeed appreciate. 
One unforgettable moment was the unexpected arrival of Her Majesty the Queen at the children’s hospital – covered live. Also the times our Prime Minister, throughout the day and in an unprecedented way, kept the nation up to date with the latest news. 
In between this she chaired meetings of the COBRA emergency committee, and visited Manchester, having herself been up all night.
Rather than criticise we should send our heartfelt thanks to all those many thousands who went beyond the call of duty and are still doing so to give support and comfort at such a terrible time.
Stanley H Jones
Horse Road
Hilperton Marsh